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Should You Wallpaper Your Bathroom? (Yes.)
A Colorful, Fun, and Nostalgic Christmas: My Home Style Christmas Tree Edition
Christmas can be the most joyous time of year. Or it can be a fireball of anxiety and chaos. This year, I choose joy. So if you’re…
Affordable Holiday Gifts That Will Impress Your Friends, Neighbors, and Colleagues But Not Your Mom Because Your Mom Can’t Be Impressed
All of the items on this list are actual items I would love to receive (except the beer flight glasses). This personality is also real.
How I Install Perfectly Even Curtain Rods Every Time Without A Level
Over the years, I’ve seen many tricks to install even curtains. Those tricks often include a myriad of tools; laser levels, traditional levels, measuring tapes, etc. They…
Modern Art-Inspired Bedroom + Bathroom: Spring 2021 One Room Challenge Reveal
I actually did it. I actually finished our Bedroom Suite and I couldn’t love it more! What follows is essentially a photo dump of every little element…
Modern Black Bedroom / Bathroom Art + Accessories: ORC Week Seven
We’re one week away from the final reveal of this combo Bedroom/Bathroom space and it’s time for some styling! I’ve been clear that I am most inspired…
Modern Shared Family Bathroom Updates: ORC Week Six
I promised you I was going to talk about textiles this week but I lied. Instead, I spent last week working on our bathroom updates and I…
Small Bedroom Storage Furniture: Spring 2021 ORC Week Five
Our bedroom is small. Our closet is small. Our 100 year-old house has very little storage. How do we handle it? We get creative with…
Join The Fight Against Housing Insecurity In The LGBTQ+ Community
It’s Pride Month so grab that rainbow gear! But remember to save a few pennies to donate directly to worthy causes. Here are organizations you…
In The Closet: Spring 2021 ORC Week Four
Two women sharing one closet is hard. Two women sharing one closet that was designed to store brooms and spare bed linens is basically a…
Modern Bedroom Suite: Black Paint, White Trim, Now What? Spring 2021 ORC Week Three: The Design
So now we have black walls and wood floors. We’ve got the basic foundation of the room in place. Let’s take a deep dive into…
Modern Bedroom + Bathroom Paint, Flooring, and Trim Details: Spring 2021 ORC Week Two
Welcome back! Ready to see what this space looks like with some trim, flooring, and a little paint? Good news! I’ve got pictures! …
Modern Principal Bedroom + Bathroom Revisited for the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge
Okay, so I couldn’t do it the first time but I know I can get it done this time. I have a plan! But first,…
Affordable Decorating Tips: Listen to Teri on the Queer Money Podcast
Breaking News: This week, I’ve joined David and John of Debt Free Guys to talk about decorating on a budget. Their podcast,…
Renter Friendly Global Bohemian Bedroom: No Paint. No Wallpaper. A Ton of Visual Interest With Textiles
We’re spending a lot more time at home these days. Having offices in our houses and apartments makes our home lives feel a lot less…
Colorful Christmas Porch: Vintage Candy Shop Theme with Rainbows
This is our second Christmas in the California Bungalow and we’re continuing the tradition of our themed Christmas porch decorations. This year, since the house…
Christmas Porch Decorations: Oversized Ornament DIY (from trash!)
I’m always looking for fun ways to re-use items that would otherwise go into a landfill. For this Christmas Upcycle, I turned my kid’s deflated…
DIY Cardboard Gingerbread Houses: An Easy Kid’s Christmas Table Activity Idea
This year, I’m coming up with low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained at home while feeling festive for the holidays. Here’s an easy way…
Ikea Step Stool Hack: Faking The Vintage Look With Wrapping Paper
Finding vintage home decor can be expensive and time-consuming. When you’re in a pinch and you don’t want to search all over for the perfect…
DIY Vintage Sign: How To Get The Authentic Old Advertising Look With Paint
Last Winter, we were asked to take part in our neighborhood’s Annual Home Tour. Since we’d only been in our bungalow for a few months…
Holidays In The Kid’s Workspace: Adding Schoolhouse Style for Christmas
Our daughter is headed back into a virtual learning environment and we’re a little bummed. We know she’s going to miss all the fun holiday…
Ikea Hemnes Dresser Makeover: Removing Dark Wood Stain
Do you have a sturdy piece of furniture that’s showing its age? I know the feeling. Our daughter’s dresser is over ten years old and…
Classic Black and White Bathroom: Restoring Vintage Charm in This Historic Home for the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge
Week Six of the Fall 2020 One Room Challenge: We’ve completed the remodel of the guest bathroom in our Historic 1920s Bungalow home. Here’s the…
Finding Vintage Accents for a Historic Bathroom Renovation: ORC Week Five
Every bathrooms a certain number of items that are required for function. In historic homes, it’s important to keep these items looking authentic whilst also…
Installing Tin Ceiling Tiles In An Old Bathroom
Now we’re really getting somewhere! It’s Week Four of the One Room Challenge and we can finally see the design coming together! This week, I…
Historic Bathroom Moulding + Trim: ORC Week Three
Um, Miss. Your bathroom is done. Yep. I hear that a lot these days. Technically, my bathroom is functioning and therefore, it could be done…
Historic Bathroom Tile Designs: ORC Week Two
Restoring a vintage bathroom can be costly but it doesn’t have to be. Let me show you cheap ways to replicate the look and character…
